While wine gets better with age, opened wine does not. Here’s a simple guide to follow for fresh sips.

Sparkling Wine: One to three days in the fridge with a sparkling wine stopperLight White and Rosé: Five to seven days in the fridge with a corkFull-Bodied White: Three to five days in the fridge with a corkRed Wine: Three to five days in a cool dark place with a corkFortified Wine: 28 days in a cool dark place with a corkBoxed Wine: 28 days in the fridge